Increasingly complex artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative potential to enable data-driven actions though the integration and implementation of AI present challenges for those who are unprepared. This panel will explore real-world cases from aviation and other safety-critical sectors to demonstrate how AI can be effectively embedded into operational environments. Discussions will highlight how AI can identify meaningful patterns, streamline decision-making, and enhance proactive risk management in real time — often delivering measurable safety and efficiency benefits shortly after deployment.